garage kits

[iwakura]

Noticed a cute garage kit on EBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1677893793

What other sorts of garage kits are out there.

I withstood this temptation. Don't know if I could resist Skuld though
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[tfcreate]

If you do a search for "Resin kit" on ebay, you'll find many different Garage kits for many series.

Be warned, however, that most of these are Re-casts (copies of the original) and tend to be of only fair quality. Also some of the PVC and Vinyl kits are VERY nice.

You might also try:

hobbylink Japan (mostly original Kits)
VOE.com for pretty rare anime GK's (Garage kits)
hobbyfan.com (seems to be an mix of original and Recasts)
Megawish.net (Recasts but quality varies wildly)
For more, either search the internet or shoot me an e-mail and I'll try to help.

TFC (HELP!!!! Garage kits have take over my house!!!)
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[So Full of Mercy]

I have no idea what a garage kit is. Looks cool though.

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by So Full of Mercy
I have no idea what a garage kit is. Looks cool though.

SFoM... think of them as Statues that you have to paint. Except its a lot harder then you'd think. :heh:

[iwakura]

That particular kit really captured the essence of Belldandy. The Skuld kits I've seen so far have been a bit contrived.

Don't really have time to do them, or space to display them. But, once in a while I like to admire the rare ones that are special.

[tfcreate]

There are literally tens of thousands of people who sculpt, manufacture and paint these kits. As a rule, if you are a halfway decent artists, you can paint one. It just takes practice. Think of it as painting in 3D. If you start out with an easy one, you'll find it enjoyable and satisfying when you're finished.



TFC
:kawaii:

[So Full of Mercy]

Ok, I have some of those. More like a 3D paint by numbers...

[tfcreate]

There is one difference, though.
If you can read this then you can read the instructions!

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[tfcreate]

I know it's not AMG, but folks this is one of my favorite Garage kits.

TFC
:o

[iwakura]

Wow,

That's pretty good for a Sailor Moon character.

[tfcreate]

http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg03c.jpg
This is one of my favourites of the AMG series.

Earlier model different painter, just as beautiful.
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg28b.jpg

This one is breathtaking
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg59b.jpg

A really cute one of Skuld and Nobel Scarlett
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg57b.jpg

Find and easy kit (only a few parts) and give it a try.

TFC
:o

[thedarkmarine]

Those are disguesting. The only models I've done are those snap-together-pre-painted ones I had when I was a kid in the 80's.

[quaked]

Here's a Peorth one

[iwakura]

But Skuld is missing her hammer!!!

:p

[tfcreate]

Ok..... here you go....
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg14b.jpg
Just a couple more....
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg62b.jpg
and..
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg21b.jpg

TFC
:o

[iwakura]

Ahhhh! The one with Skuld hammering a bug is cute, but her clothes don't hang quite right.

[So Full of Mercy]

The ones with wings were cool.

[cloakactive]

quaked: that was a cute picture of Peorth. :)
tdm: if you don't like the models thats fine... but at least give us a reason why you don't like it and post a picture of what you think is NOT disguesting as you say.
tfc: nice pics... are these kits that you yourself have done? or are those pics of other peoples finished models? or are those pics of models objects that you wish to get and do in the near future? was just wondering.

[tfcreate]

I use pictures floating around the internet for the most part I don't have a decent digital camera.
:heh:

I have all but the Skuld w/hammer ones. (Those are really hard to find!!)

I have built the Belldandy Millieum (Breathtaking) I plan to show it sometime at a con)

The one on the crane (Took 3 months to finish, 10 seconds to sell!)

Skuld and Nobel Scarlett is under construction.

I have 3 requests for HolyBell (2 are finished and have been shipped, a third is under construction. (The angels are the most requested so far.)

I have done some 30 kits over the last 5 years. All but one were requests from friends/relatives/people with weapons demanding them.

I recently went on another 40+ kit buying binge to bolster my collection again (these I'm keeping)

TFC (hopefully, I can have a few more done for ACEN)


:sweatdrop

[iwakura]

twc,

Wow, that's impressive. So, you have a hobby/business then constructing garage kits then?

I've done a little bit of painting of stuff and am really curious how they get the finishes on those photos. Masking and air brush could do it, but how can one mask such a small area?

P.S.

Have you ever seen Otaku no Video, the part where they interview the garage kit fanatic?

[tfcreate]

Actually, most of the kits you see are done either all or in part by hand brushing. It's really the only way to finish a model.

I airbrush the larger areas and hand paint the rest.
Airbrushing can be pretty messy and a big bother, but the results are well worth it.
The masking is pretty easy. I just use the tape used for large bangages. It's flexible enough to get into the tight areas and comes off easy. For most other areas I use a liquid rubber mask. One is called "Liquid Friskett." I can paint that on, allow it to dry then just paint away. One problem i run into is brush strokes in the painted surface. A retarder mixed into the paint will slow the drying time enough to eliminate the brush strokes.

I then let the models (usually several at a time) dry. I have a dust proof cabinet that forces air across the drying models.

Everybody says how hard it is to do these models, but the toughest part is doing the eyes. (Can you imagine Urd, crosseyed? I blew it once and did just that....) The face and eyes usually take the longest.

TFC

:)

[Xerlic]

Wow, those look really beautiful. :eek:

Outta curiousity, how much does a well painted model sell for? Prolly a pretty penny considering the amount of effort that goes into 'em. It all kinda reminds me of Warhammer with the amount of detail and painting. :D

[tfcreate]

The amount for kits vary pretty widely. I've seen them for as little as $40 dollars(US) or as much as $1500(US) The later was for a Gundam model, custom painted and one-of-a-kind. The popularity and rarity, obviously determine it's value, as well as weather or not it's an original or a recast (copy). Mine average (unpainted) around $45. When completed around $75.

Originals tend to be of better quality.


If your wondering, the kits I'm doing now are for my own display. It took me nearly a year to get fill all of the requests I had last year so aside from family, I don't do them for others anymore. It's too time consuming.

E-Bay U-bid and some of the Specialty shops on the internet have them for sale, and they are excellent.

TFC
:agree:

[quaked]

I'm the happy owner of the statue attached bellow. Mine is number 989 :)

[tfcreate]

That is one of the more popular of the Belldandy/Hollybell castings. If it's one of the originals, then it's pretty valueable.
There was a limited run of that series, but unfortunately there are recasts floating around now. I've only seen one completed and it was fantastic!!
:inlove:

TFC

[quaked]

It's the one made by Volks. I really hope it's one of the originals... I even got the certificate... ;)
I only had to assemble it, it came in 6 parts... it's so beautifull... I'm really in love with it... I watch it at least once / day :)

[tfcreate]

Looks like you have a winner!!!!!!
Volks (one of the premier GK companies in the world,)
Is very particular about their products and tend to guard the copywrite pretty closely. Look like you got the real thing.... congrats...
TFC
:D

[quaked]

Wheeeeeeee!!
:dance:

I'll post pictures when I have them :)

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Originally posted by tfcreate
[This one is breathtaking
http://www3.animebox.com.hk/amg59b.jpg

[/B]

This one is my personal fave.. but since I'm working on Love Hina and Eva kits and know first hand how hard this is now... there's no way I'm that brave.

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Check out the mad hair on this one... WOW!

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?RYUR10-12

And this one where she looks like she's flying... lovely!

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?KBYHS-78

[tfcreate]

The "mad hair" one was cast for the recent movie, but it's relatively easy to do. That's about the only one I would recommend if you aren't a fanatic (like me). The others are pretty inracate and would tend to be too much to tackle if you're new at the resin kit game.

TFC:eek:

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Well... between the 7 Love Hina and Evangelion ones I have yet to build I'm not even considering it really :sweatdrop: but they are lovely to look at.

[cloakactive]

IAL.... Love the pics... Especially the Wild Hair one! *sighs*... The second one is just simply easily droolable. /proceeds to drool... but where on earth are the pics of those Wind Chimes? :dodgy: :bawling:

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Um... you do realise when I get back to the states I'm sending those to you ne? And I don't mean pictures of it. :heh:

And um... *looks arounf for off topic police* Um.. yes they are good resin kits :goody:

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by Ikari_Asuka_Langley
Well... between the 7 Love Hina and Evangelion ones I have yet to build I'm not even considering it really :sweatdrop: but they are lovely to look at.

You're gonna be doing resin kits until Y3K!!!
I thought my plate was full!!!:eek:
Maybe we need to take this Anime resin kit thing to it's own forum!!
TFC
Hear that oh Animeboards Gods?
:o

[quaked]

Here's my Holy Bell statue!

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by quaked
Here's my Holy Bell statue!

Lovely..... Absolutely lovely........:o
TFC

[Xerlic]

Was it already painted when you got it or did ya do that yourself? If so, good job. =) Yes, it is lovely!

[quaked]

Originally posted by Xerlic
Was it already painted when you got it or did ya do that yourself? If so, good job. =) Yes, it is lovely!

Oh no, It was already painted. It's the limited edition from Volks :D Im so proud of it! :agree:

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Originally posted by tfcreate


You're gonna be doing resin kits until Y3K!!!
I thought my plate was full!!!:eek:
Maybe we need to take this Anime resin kit thing to it's own forum!!
TFC
Hear that oh Animeboards Gods?
:o

Naaaaah hopefully I'll get my butt in gear after I finish making my Alpine Renaut model (Eva kit hehe)

Personally I would love to have a forum dedicated to kits.. I could ask for and give out tips for stuff like that.

BTW Beautiful Holy Bell kit :D

[The Captain]

That Holy Bell statue is awesome. I saw it on sale somewhere online, but then I saw the price tag! It was shocking enough, that I kinda forgot what it was. Easily over 250 USD I think.

[quaked]

Originally posted by The Captain
That Holy Bell statue is awesome. I saw it on sale somewhere online, but then I saw the price tag! It was shocking enough, that I kinda forgot what it was. Easily over 250 USD I think.

Indeed. It was very expensive. But I dont regret a single second :)

[tfcreate]

There are usually several Garage/Resin kit sellers at the cons.
House of Anime (http://www.houseofanime.com) was at ACEN over the last few years and had a LARGE selection of kits. There were others there who displayed the ones that they had completed. It may be well worth going to a con or two in order to see how the pros do their kits. It's also a chance to trade secrets and ideas.

TFC :D :wavey:

[tfcreate]

Take 1 resin kit.... some lace, a little love, mix throughly.... this is what you get.
:inlove:
http://www.gremlins.com/han_lin/bell.jpg
TFC

[Xerlic]

You forgot to mention a large amount of patience and skill. :p

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Originally posted by tfcreate
There are usually several Garage/Resin kit sellers at the cons.
House of Anime (http://www.houseofanime.com) was at ACEN over the last few years and had a LARGE selection of kits. There were others there who displayed the ones that they had completed. It may be well worth going to a con or two in order to see how the pros do their kits. It's also a chance to trade secrets and ideas.

TFC :D :wavey:

I live near HoA :D

Um... hey guys I put up a forum request for a modeling kit forum... go sign it!!! *begs*

BTW lovely Bell TFC!!!

http://animeboards.com/t34070/s.html

[tfcreate]

House of Anime (http://www.houseofanime.com) will be at ACEN (http://www.acen.org) this year. Bring lots of MONEY folks. They sell only originals and they aren't cheap. :eek:
(especially at the cons):lol:
TFC
Now at 159 Kits :jdrop:

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Actually... to let you in on a little secret I actually bought a kit from HoA at AWA... regularly retailing at 90 US dollars (Asuka kit of course) for the low low price of 35 bucks... and the casting is b-eu-ti-ful!!!! *grins* SO... do your shopping... with them I recommend it!

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by Ikari_Asuka_Langley
Actually... to let you in on a little secret I actually bought a kit from HoA at AWA... regularly retailing at 90 US dollars (Asuka kit of course) for the low low price of 35 bucks... and the casting is b-eu-ti-ful!!!! *grins* SO... do your shopping... with them I recommend it!

What did you do? Did you try to bargain a better deal? Did they just let it go for that low naturally? or did they give it to you b/c they know who you are and they know your rep? :heh:

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by Ikari_Asuka_Langley
Actually... to let you in on a little secret I actually bought a kit from HoA at AWA... regularly retailing at 90 US dollars (Asuka kit of course) for the low low price of 35 bucks... and the casting is b-eu-ti-ful!!!! *grins* SO... do your shopping... with them I recommend it!

I had to sell my family to afford kits from them!!!!!:eek:
HOW DID YOU DO THAT?!?!?!?...
WWWWAAAAAAAaaaahhhhhhhhhh.....!!!!!!!:bawling:
TFC

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

Uh actually they were just priced that low :confused2

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by Ikari_Asuka_Langley
Uh actually they were just priced that low :confused2

Really.... interesting cuz I remember at ACEN last year when they were here that they weren't priced that low.... maybe when they're at the cons itself that they put the price back up to normal b/c they know of the high demand. :dodgy:

[Ikari_Asuka_Langley]

You know it was AWA... they're a store out of Atlanta so maybe that had something to do with it.. that and the other booths selling resin kits.

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by Ikari_Asuka_Langley
You know it was AWA... they're a store out of Atlanta so maybe that had something to do with it.. that and the other booths selling resin kits.


How many booths at AWA were their selling resin kits though? Cuz last couple of cons I went to all the dealers cut zero slack when it came to prices on resin kits.

[tfcreate]

I tend to restrict my kit purchases to on-line or via mail. Some (not all) of the dealers use the Cons as an excuse to gouge the con goers. I'll buy one if I know it's rare or unavilable someplace else. I had to pay $60 bucks for a Mand Maid May last year.
TFC:eek:

[glitch]

My current favorite AMG garage kit. Delicious! :o

[tfcreate]

NICE!!!!!
Check out
E2046.com (http://www.e2046.com) for some really nice ones too.
TFC

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by tfcreate
NICE!!!!!
Check out
E2046.com (http://www.e2046.com) for some really nice ones too.
TFC

No offense to that website... but I still remember there was this person posting really nice resin kit pictures.... the problem was that he was doing it all over the board and every single one of those pics came from that site.... I think I have a headache just from remembering....

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by cloakactive


No offense to that website... but I still remember there was this person posting really nice resin kit pictures.... the problem was that he was doing it all over the board and every single one of those pics came from that site.... I think I have a headache just from remembering....

They recently changed their website to use Java instead of HTML, so that the pictures can't be linked. (They still can be, but you have to know how;) )
Hopefully that wont happen again.
TFC:rolleyes:

[tfcreate]

Painting eyes (http://sosp16.cs.washington.edu/homes/ctkwok/ht-eyes.html)

Has a pretty good tutorial on painting the eyes of your charater. To me, this is the hardest part of painting the models.:p :?:

There are alot of people that just use decals to do this, but tue purist will get out the paint brushes and do it the old fashioned way.:lol:
TFC

[tfcreate]

There has been a new flood of model kits come onto the market over the last few weeks. There may be a few you all may find interesting.
TFC:)

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by tfcreate
There has been a new flood of model kits come onto the market over the last few weeks. There may be a few you all may find interesting.
TFC:)

Maybe you'll want to post some pictures of these new model kits? :)

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by cloakactive


Maybe you'll want to post some pictures of these new model kits? :)


I would like to, unfortunately there just too many.:lol:
I'll just recommended that you hit your favorite source and have a look.:heh:
TFC

[tfcreate]

http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/bellxform.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/chibibell.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/angelbell5.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/angelbell2.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/newbell.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/newbell2.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/newurd.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/newbell3.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/newskuld1.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/angelurd.jpg
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/babybell.jpg
:o TFC

[Xerlic]

TFC, they are beautiful as usual. :D

[tfcreate]

I'm saving my pennies. There are many more new ones due for release next month. (most of em are bikini/bathing suit stuff... pretty boring, actually. :lol: )
TFC

[cloakactive]

Originally posted by tfcreate
http://tfcreate.home.mindspring.com/angelbell5.jpg

I LOVE this one! :D

[tekblade]

nice :D i want one ! :kawaii:

[tfcreate]

The Angels are the ones that are most popular!!!!:inlove:

[Xerlic]

Actually, going back I think they messed up the Urd/Slepnir one. Unless I'm mistaken, Slepnir is supposed to have 4 front legs, not 2.

BTW, any word on if they plan on making any Rind resin models? :D BTW, are there any Hild ones out there?

[tfcreate]

Originally posted by Xerlic
Actually, going back I think they messed up the Urd/Slepnir one. Unless I'm mistaken, Slepnir is supposed to have 4 front legs, not 2.


No. It's just Urd on a horse. That isn't Slepnir.


BTW, any word on if they plan on making any Rind resin models? :D BTW, are there any Hild ones out there?

I have found no Rind models so far. Since the movie came out, they have been releasing new models about every other month, so there may be one soon.
There are currently 2 Hild models out, one where she is on her throne, the other is her walking. both are 1/8 models and sell for about 60$US
TFC :o

[tfcreate]

I just ordered it/her...
It's evil Belldandy.

[tfcreate]

Forgot to attach the file....:heh:
Here ya go....

[iwakura]

Bell looks kinda scarey there!

[WelsperTheCat]

Originally posted by tfcreate
Forgot to attach the file....:heh:
Here ya go....

They already have Evil Belldandy out? :eek2:

Those model makers don't waste any time, do they?

BTW, how do they know her suit is blue? Hmm... :dodgy:

Of course, I suppose it had to be some color, but I would have thought red. Blue is her goddess uniform color.

[tfcreate]

Not only is the Evil Belldandy resin kit out, there are 2 versions. One is with her guardian Angel, Tsukai.
These are licensed and look to be pretty hot sellers.
TFC

[tfcreate]

http://members.aol.com/TFCreate/bellschool.jpg
With more to come. (Miko willing!)
TFC

[cloakactive]

TFC... would you mind sizing down that image there? I dont' care since i'm on cable, but for those who are on dial up that would really take forever for them to view it.

Now, on the subject of Evil Bell, very nice. Mind giving us a picture of Bell with her new angel? :)

[tfcreate]

http://www.plaudersmilies.de/tales/merlin.gif::::::Waves not~ so~ magic wand::::::::

As to evil Belldandy and her Guardian
http://members.aol.com/TFCreate/evilbellt.jpg
:eek:
TFC

[tfcreate]

http://members.aol.com/TFCreate//bellhit.jpg
TFC

[Almasy]

I'm thinking of getting one of these kits in the future but i'm not too sure on what type of paint to use. Any suggestions? One more thing, when you're paint things like hair or clothing do you paint with solid-colors or do you use different shades?

[tfcreate]

I use mainly acrylics, but there are many types and brands of paint. Some people prefer oils because they blend well but take a long time to dry On that kit, I used artists inks to get the shading affect. Like most types of paints, the colours don't quite look the way you want, to mixing the coluors is prefered rather than trying to find the right commerically available colours. For example in the model you showed, the hair alone has about 8 different shades.

There are technique called washing and dry-brushing that is used to achieve the shading affects. It takes alittle practice, but after awhile, you'd be amazed at the types of affects you will get.


This link is to a page of modelers that I subscribe. Some really talented people hang out there. Some are new to modeling, many more have been doing it for years. It's loaded with hints and tips and have helped me out alot.

e2046.com (http://www.forum.e2046.com/index.php) Good luck. Any more questions, give me an e-mail or a p.m.
TFC:)